From Persia to Tehr Angeles : A Contemporary Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Ancient Persian Culture.

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents Page -- Acknowledgments -- To My Dear Readers -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 From Persia To Tehrangeles -- Coming To The U.s. To Learn From The New World, Then Take It Back Home -- The Old Country Isn't What It Used To Be Once You've Tasted Freedom -- Three Generations In America -- What Migration Asked Of The Emigres -- The Older Generation Of Iranians Who Migrated To America -- A Look At The World That Was Left Behind -- Chapter 2 Persian Traditions, Ceremonies, And Non-Religious Ceremonies -- A Word On Tradition -- The Burial Ceremony -- The Public Bath House -- Tea Houses -- Strength Clubs (Zor-Khaneh) -- Non-Religious Ceremonies -- Bringing It All Together -- Chapter 3 Adjusting To The New World -- The Children's Generation-Being "Iranian-American" -- My Generation-The "Sandwich Generation" -- The Need For Societal Understanding -- The Benefits Of Being Exposed To A New Culture -- The Bigger Picture -- The Good News For Americans (And Their Families) Who Marry Iranian-Americans -- Chapter 4 From Kamran Sharareh To Chef Kshar -- The Generational Gap And The Cultural Gap -- Chapter 5 Persian Food -- The Importance Of Food In Persian Culture -- And To Leave You With A Good Taste… -- Chapter 6 The Traditional Persian Wedding -- The Traditional Persian Wedding Process -- Updating This For Modern Times -- Chapter 7 Persian New Year -- About Persian New Year -- Ceremonies Leading Up To The New Year -- Translating This To Our Own Time And Place -- Chapter 8 Persian Arts -- The Visual Arts -- Music -- Persian Literature -- Persian Landmarks -- Chapter 9 Religion -- Basic Rituals Of Islam -- Commentary For Our Times -- Windows To Happiness -- A Postscript To The Reader -- About The Author -- Glossary -- To Learn More.

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